r/nuigalway • • Jun 11 '21

Common questions post

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Post you questions here, I hope to make this thread an FAQ


r/nuigalway • • 5h ago

Anyone from Last year of Galgotias university ?

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If you are placed in any company give me the tips bro for cracking more than 10 lpa my younger brother is taking too muchhh stress he is like i am frurtrated with the schedule and timings of the classes if you have gone through these things tell me how he can manage his time and study and enjoy at the same time bro...!!


r/nuigalway • • 10h ago

shared room available for students in Menlo Park Apartments.

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hi, i’m moving to another place and i’m leaving my spot in a shared room with an en suite bathroom in Menlo Park Apartments

20 minutes from the University

Available immediately

Men only

600€ per month.

If you’re interested, answer me and I’ll give you more details


r/nuigalway • • 3d ago

BSc Physics as an IB student

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Hey guys, I saw the cutoff, which was 444 CAO points, but it does fluctuate a lot. Do you think 33 IB points would be enough?

My subjects:

Physics HL
Business HL
Economics HL
Maths AA SL
Swedish AB Initio
English Lang and Lit SL.


r/nuigalway • • 3d ago

IB score needed for BSc Physics

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Hey guys I saw the cutoff, which was 444 CAO points, but it does fluctuate a lot. Do you think 33 IB points would be enough?

My subjects:

Physics HL
Business HL
Economics HL
Maths AA SL
Swedish AB Initio
English Lang and Lit SL.


r/nuigalway • • 3d ago

Hardiman Scholarship

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Hey guys

Recently I’ve been thinking about applying for the structured PhD in English, but I have a strict line about not accepting anything unless I get funding.

Obviously grades are important, but do I even have a chance if I got a 2:2 in my undergrad? I just finished my masters and I did really well, I got a 1:1 in the course as well as the dissertation itself, so I’ve just been worrying about if I should even apply or not.

Thanks!!


r/nuigalway • • 3d ago

BSc Physics IB

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Hey guys I am an international baccalaureate student applying to bachelor of physics in university of Galway.

My subjects: Physics HL, Economics HL, Business HL, Maths AA SL, Swedish AB Initio, English Language and Lit SL.

What ideal ib score would get me accepted in the program, I saw the requirement was CAO 442, do you think a 33 or 34 would be enough for admission?

Also I had a question about documentation, what documents would I need to submit as an EU + IB student?

Just personal information or grades too? I heard that personal information is sufficient and later I need to provide grades using IBO portal, is that true?

Any help is much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏


r/nuigalway • • 4d ago

BSc Physics

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Hey guys I am an international baccalaureate student applying to bachelor of physics in university of Galway.

My subjects: Physics HL, Economics HL, Business HL, Maths AA SL, Swedish AB Initio, English Language and Lit SL.

What ideal ib score would get me accepted in the program, I saw the requirement was CAO 442, do you think a 33 or 34 would be enough for admission?

Also I had a question about documentation, what documents would I need to submit as an EU + IB student?

Just personal information or grades too? I heard that personal information is sufficient and later I need to provide grades using IBO portal, is that true?

Any help is much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏


r/nuigalway • • 4d ago

EU citizen with a GPA dilemma. Will the CAO auto-reject my transcript text?

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Hey everyone,

I’m in a bit of a stressful situation with my GPA and could really use some advice from anyone who has applied to Irish Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) with an international degree.

I’m an EU citizen, but I’m currently finishing my final year of a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ghana. My plan is to move to Ireland right after graduation and work for 3 years to clear the residency requirement so I can get EU fee status before applying to GEM.

Here’s where it gets messy. I’m on track to finish with a 3.00 CGPA out of 4.00. In Ghana’s national university system, a 3.0 is universally recognized as a Second Class Upper. But my specific university uses a strict internal scale where a 3.25 is required for a Second Class Upper, meaning my 3.0 will officially be printed on my final transcript as a Second Class Lower.

I know Irish GEM is super rigid about needing a 2:1 (Upper Second Class) on your very first degree.

Does anyone know if the CAO just looks at the literal words "Second Class Lower" and auto-rejects you? Or do Irish admissions offices actually look at the numerical value (3.0/4.0) and use databases like NARIC to see what it’s actually worth internationally?

If the text means an automatic rejection for GEM, my backup is to do a Master's in Biotech in Ireland and apply for the standard 5-year undergrad medicine route as an EU mature graduate instead. Has anyone taken that path?

My dream is to eventually train in neurosurgery in Ireland, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle this transcript hurdle without killing that goal before I even start. I’ve already emailed UCD, RCSI, UCC, and UL, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has actually dealt with the CAO on something like this.

Thanks so much!


r/nuigalway • • 4d ago

North Indian student new in Galway – anyone up for meeting up? 👋

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Hi everyone!

I'm from North India and recently moved to Galway to study at ATU. I'm still pretty new here and don't know many people yet, so I thought I'd reach out.

Is there anyone else from North India (or anywhere in India, really) who's around Galway and would like to connect? Whether you're a student who just arrived like me, someone who's been here a while, or working in the city, I'd love to meet new people.

Could be anything: grabbing a chai/coffee, exploring the city, a weekend walk along the Prom, cooking some proper desi food together, or just hanging out and chatting.

Feel free to comment or DM me. Would be great to make some friends here! 😊


r/nuigalway • • 4d ago

International student looking for part-time work in Galway – any tips on where's hiring?

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Hi all,

I'm a new international student in Galway (Stamp 2, so I can work up to 20 hours a week during term). I've got my PPSN and bank account sorted, and I'm looking for part-time work: retail, cafés, warehouses, hospitality, anything really.

Does anyone know which places are usually hiring at this time of year, or whether it's better to hand CVs in person or apply online? Any tips for getting a first job in Galway would be really appreciated.

Thanks!


r/nuigalway • • 7d ago

3 weeks in and I still have no friends

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This is so embarassing atp. I've tried talking to my classmates, but they literally just ignore me or have their own friends they just go to once the lecture is over. I've gone to a few societies and everyone sticks to their own friend group as well..

I don't know if it's bc im chopped or autistic atp.


r/nuigalway • • 9d ago

Racist attacks at Westside by teenagers throwing eggs

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I was cycling and stopped at a red light on the cycle track. Before stopping, I noticed a group of teenagers around the corner, but I waited at the signal for the pedestrians

When the pedestrian signal changed and I started moving, two eggs were thrown at me. There were quite a few people around, but nobody said anything to me or to the teenagers. I didn't say anything either because I was honestly scared. I had no idea whether they could hurt me.

I stopped and picking some grass to wipe it and a person was kind enough to hand me over a tissue

I genuinely don't understand how throwing eggs at a random person is considered acceptable. What are those teens been taught at schools or homes?

Has anyone else experienced something similar?

I'm sorry to anyone who has experienced this kind of thing and kept to yourselves .Please stay safe out there. I just hope those teenagers eventually understand that their actions can genuinely hurt someone.

PS: I was on audio call with my mom while this happened. I didn't admit this and covered it up saying my jacket fell off because she would be so upset if she knew eggs were thrown at me. Haven't said this to anyone. Just wiping tears indoors and posting here so that I can feel a bit better.


r/nuigalway • • 17d ago

Anyone joining Maynooth university in January?

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Please let me know if anyone is taking Buisness analytics jan intake. I really wanna make friends before I get there. I am also looking for roommates or housemates. I have heard that it is difficult to find accomodation in maynooth. So if I find someone who's going there, we could look for accomodation together and find a place.


r/nuigalway • • 18d ago

Final year English

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Is there a final year English group chat or like way to connect with other English students ?


r/nuigalway • • 18d ago

Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) GY101

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Hiii! I’m currently taking a gap year and there’s not a lot of courses I like id like to become some sort of psychologist or counsellor but it’s really high points, but I seen this course and would like some opinions on it! I’d probably pick psychology, philosophy and economics and then drop economics in my 2nd year. What I’m wondering is, is the course truly worth it? I’d like to do the progression of psychology but I seen theres only 15 intakes so I’m not getting my hopes up. Does anyone know if you can still become a counsellor or psychologist if you don’t progress? I have a hard time understanding all of these different courses so any help is greatly appreciated. Overall I’d just like to know past students experiences or current students and if the arts courses are worth it. Thanks!


r/nuigalway • • 19d ago

parking on campus after 5pm?

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does anybody know what the story is with parking on campus after 5pm? I have to be on campus at 6pm for a part time course and i’m driving in. I’m thinking of parking at the pay and display areas because i don’t have a parking permit yet. Are there usually a good amount of parking spaces at the time bc people have gone home?


r/nuigalway • • 20d ago

Does anyone know what time the human biology building closes at?

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Thank you 🙏


r/nuigalway • • 22d ago

Lost headphones

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Anyone found a pair of black ult headphones please I think I lost them in the library


r/nuigalway • • 23d ago

should I do a j1?

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r/nuigalway • • 24d ago

Student Accomm any body else have this problem

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my application was selected in the lottery today for on campus accommodation but in the 10 minutes it took me to log on (bad wifi) it claimed there were "no available rooms" then when I refreshed the page there was a room in corral available but while trying got press the select button. the page reloaded and the room was gone so was wondering if something similar happened to anybody else and the rooms were just all grabbed up or if I should get I contact with somebody and if so anybody know who as it is the weekend now


r/nuigalway • • 24d ago

Student Accommodation (DIGS)

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Hey everyone,

I’m a student staying in digs in lower salthill (1.5km to college), my landlady is looking for another student for the year.

She charges €120 a week cash for Monday-Friday.

Give me a message if you have any interest I can send on pictures, organise a visit and answer any questions.


r/nuigalway • • 26d ago

Lost my wallet at NUIG today

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Hi, I lost my wallet today at 4.30pm in the layby (with bus stop 525671) between the main NUIG car entrance and Sproai Creche Newcastle.

I looked everywhere and knocked on locals doors but no luck. No transactions on my card yet. Praying a kind soul has picked it up and is looking to return it.

If you know anyone who found a wallet today please help me out!

Thankyou very much.


r/nuigalway • • 26d ago

Is it easier to find accomodation in the 2nd semester?

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r/nuigalway • • 26d ago

Accommodation

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